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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.68, 22,909.98 and 9,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.68, 22,909.98 and 9,149.68 is: 12,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.68 : 22,909.98 = 9,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.68/22,909.98 = 9,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.68x = 22,909.98 × 9,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.68x = 209,618,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,618,985.81/16,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.37

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